Yuan Dynasty

The Zhou dynasty (1050-256 BCE) Conquered the Shang Dynasty, the later generations tried to reclaim and preserve the peace of the early Zhou, which would be the Eastern Zhou period (770-221 BCE). The Zhou split up into Western, when the capital was near Xian, and Eastern when the capital was moved eastward to Luoyang. The main intellectual focus was practical political and social concerns while metaphysical speculations remained secondary. Arts and philosophy flourished in China like never…

B) The following are seven attractions that made the cut of 21 that I feel should have made the final list of seven world wonders: Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy Built in 70 A.D., the Roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (round, unroofed, arena) stadium ever erected in the Roman Empire. With the ability to hold 50,000 spectators, the Roman Colosseum was built for the entertainment of the Roman people. The Colosseum held various events/games, such as gladiator face offs and battles between…

During the classical age, empires and dynasties conquered many large territories. These empires and dynasties included the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty. In a result of expanding their territories, the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty had wealth and power. All goods must come to an end, as these empires and dynasties suffered a disastrous collapse. The collapse of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty were more similar than different because their collapse were caused by internal problems…

of many different qualities throughout her life, some of these qualities helped her while some of her iconic qualities ruined her. Cleopatra was born in 69 BCE, and ended up being the final ruler of ancient Egypt. Cleopatra was part of the Ptolemy Dynasty, that took control of Egypt around 300 BCE (Frost). When she turned eighteen, her father died, making her and her younger brother, Ptolemy XIII, the new co-rulers of Egypt (“Cleopatra”). When Cleopatra took control of Egypt, it was in poor…

The Greatest Emperor of the Han Dynasty: Wu Di Digvijay Naruka History 131 Dr. Peifer October 25, 2014 Emperor Wu di, born in 157 BCE, took control over the throne after his father died in the year 141 BCE and reigned as emperor for 54 years. He politically stabilized the Han Empire. During his reign, the empire expanded. The empire extended financially during his reign. Han Wudi became the greatest emperor in the Han dynasty as he made the empire politically stable, expanded the…

In “A Necessary Luxury: Tea In Victorian England,” by Julie E. Fromer, the role that tea played in England, during this time, is assessed and analyzed. In these first three chapters from her novel, the author lays out the role tea played by discussing: the history of tea and the representations of English national identity; the middle-class Englishness of drinking tea; as well as gender and middle-class domesticity at the tea table. She begins by describing the role tea played in Victorian…

What are the Differences and Similarities between the Khmer Empire and Medieval Europe There many differences and similarities in Khmer Empire and Medieval Europe Both Medieval Europe and Khmer Empire had very organised and old fashioned social structures. There were very clear social divisions in both societies and there was very limited room for moving from the class into which you were born. The strict hierarchy in both societies was very evident with the King ruling and all other classes…

Biography Wu Zhao was born in Wenshui Shanxi Province in 624 CE. Her family was very wealthy and noble. She was the daughter of Wu Shihuo a chancellor of the Tang Dynasty. Wu was pushed a lot by her father when it came to her education. She was forced to read and write and develop the intellectual skills that were for men during this time period. Fast forward into the future in 638 CE, she was actually selected by Emperor Taizong at the age of 14 to become a concubine for him. He would flirt…

Mencius is in the privileged position of providing political advice to King Xuan of Qi. Mencius offers a clear political philosophy rooted in ethical principles. The core ethical principles are humanitarian in nature, based on Mencius’s core belief in the essential goodness of human nature. Mencius’s political philosophy is grounded in just and humane leadership. There are several core tenets of Mencius’s political philosophy, and he advises the king accordingly. The first primary tenet is that…

Ancient times involved many trade networks that helped establish the global economy. One of these trade networks was the Silk Road, the Han Dynasty of China helped form the Silk Road. The Silk Road connected the ancient world and helped spread global economy. The Silk Road was multiple routes from east to west. The routes were used commonly around 130 BCE, then the Han Empire expanded trade west, in 1453 CE the Ottoman Empire avoided trade with any body west and the Ottomans captured…